PISA for Schools Pilot Overview of Results FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS March

Welcome and Introductions 2

History - Established in 1961 History Headquarters - Paris, France Headquarters Membership - 34 countries Membership Budget - EUR 347 million Budget Secretary-General - Angel Gurría Secretary-General - 3

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world Provide a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems Work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change Analyze and compare data to predict future trends Set international standards on a range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals 4

Objective: Our analyses and recommendations are independent and evidence-based Open: We encourage debate and a shared understanding of critical global issues Bold: We dare to challenge conventional wisdom starting with our own Pioneering: We identify and address emerging and long term challenges Ethical: Our credibility is built on trust, integrity and transparency OECD’s Core Values 5

OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Evaluates the quality, equity and efficiency of school systems in more than 70 countries Monitors outcomes of education systems regularly within an internationally agreed framework Provides a basis for global collaboration in defining and implementing education policies 6

PISA Purpose Benchmarking in reading, math and science Results and comparative analysis Policy analysis It is not: Mandated or standardized Not formative Not aligned to common core or specific curricular standards 7

Why did FCPS participate in the PISA Pilot for Schools? In our global economy, the measurement of educational success can no longer be based on VA or national standards alone Students are expected to apply knowledge and skills in new situations and to interpret and infer meaning from complex information Benchmarking against the best in the world should be part of our culture in FCPS 8

PISA for Schools Pilot 125 Schools in Canada, UK and US 48 School Districts FCPS had 10 schools participate 6 magnets, 6 charters and 1 private school included 7,400 students tested during May and June students per school targeted Reading, Math, and Science are assessed Students also answered a questionnaire about classroom management and relationships with teachers 9

PISA for Schools Pilot Students were selected by the testing company, based on their birthday Students had ~ 2 hours to complete the PISA test for schools, including the questionnaire Students had to be able to take a paper and pencil test 10

Lake Chad Questions and Discussion Lake Chad QuestionsDiscussion Other Sample PISA QuestionsSample PISA Questions 11

PISA’s Measure of SES The PISA index of social, cultural and economic status is based on information provided by students about their parents’ education, occupations and wealth (i.e., internet, computers, cars, and bathrooms) Noted on slides as: PISA index of socio-economic background (ESCS) 12

Langley High School The socio-economic background of students in Fairfax County schools Socio-economic advantage of students Langley High School 13

How the reading performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA 2009 Mean Score on the PISA reading scale 500 is the US Mean 566 is the Shanghai Mean 14

How the mathematics performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA is the US Mean 600 is the Shanghai Mean 1 15

How the science performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA is the US Mean 575 is the Shanghai Mean 16

LevelsExamples of 4C’s in each level 6 Students can assimilate information from unfamiliar content area presented in atypical formats 5 Students can find information in unfamiliar texts and infer which information is relevant 4 Students can locate embedded information and construct meaning from linguistic nuances 3 Students can integrate several parts of the text to identify a main idea 2 Students can compare and contrast between texts and outside knowledge 1 Student can locate pieces of information that is explicitly stated Reading 17

LevelsExamples of 4C’s in each level 6 Students can conceptualize, generalize and utilize information based on their investigations and modeling of complex problems 5 Students can reflect on their problem solving actions and communicate their interpretations and reasoning 4 Students can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic ones, linking them directly to the real-world. 3 Students can write short communications reporting their interpretations, results and reasoning 2 Students can extract relevant information from a single source 1 Student can perform actions that are obvious Mathematics 18

LevelsExamples of 4C’s in each level 6 Students can use scientific knowledge and develop arguments in support of recommendations and decisions that center on personal, social or global situations 5 Students can construct explanations based on evidence and arguments based on critical analysis 4 Students can reflect on their actions and can communicate decisions using scientific knowledge and evidence 3 Students can select facts and knowledge to explain phenomena 2 Students can use direct reasoning and make literal interpretation of the results 1 Student can use limited scientific knowledge and apply it to familiar situations Science 19

How proficient are students in schools in Fairfax County in mathematics? MATHEMATICS Students at Level 1 or below Students at Level 2 or above 20

Self-efficacy in mathematics: Students’ self-belief in their ability to overcome difficulties or obstacles to solving math problems Confidence that one will be able to solve a problem is a precursor to investing the time and effort needed to tackle it Students’ Self-efficacy in Mathematics 21

Oakton 22

Teacher Student-Relations 23

Other Data Available International and national comparisons Learning Environment and Teacher-Student Relationship Students’ reading habits Students’ attitudes about reading, math and science Student’s self-beliefs and interest in reading and science Public and private school comparisons Boys and girls comparison in reading, math, and science Extensive research information 24

Next Steps for FCPS Network with other schools in the US that participated in the PISA pilot –America Achieves Event –EdLeader21 Share the results with all FCPS schools –Pyramid Planning –Benchmarking against the best –Leadership Conference- Pasi Sahlberg –Division Strengths/Challenges Examine FCPS/VA/US policies to ensure they are supportive of the best conditions for learning 25

PISA for Schools Pilot Overview of Results FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS March